Gatehouse Container Modifications Pty Ltd – Acacia Ridge QLD
As Production Manager, you'll work closely with the Project Manager and Leading Hand & take ownership of day-to-day production planning and coordination, helping tie everything together across the workshop. You'll translate project requirements and delivery dates into practical production plans, ensuring the right labour, materials, equipment, drawings and instructions are in place to deliver work safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards.
This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys being in a busy workshop where no two days are ever the same & can flex between coordinating purchasing, solving production bottlenecks & improving workflow.
Key responsibilities
Coordinating day-to-day workshop operations
Managing production schedules and priorities
Working with fabrication and paint teams
Supporting purchasing and inventory management
Coordinating with the PM to keep jobs moving
Monitoring workflow, capacity and delivery commitments
Leading and supporting staff across the business
Running planning and production meetings
Working with suppliers and subcontractors
Identifying bottlenecks and helping improve efficiency
About you
To be successful in this role, you'll be a practical, organised and confident production professional with strong construction and fabrication knowledge. You'll understand workshop operations, lead from the front and plan ahead to ensure the team is ready to deliver.
Proven experience as a Production Manager, Workshop Manager or similar
Strong leadership skills and a positive attitude, with experience leading people in a manufacturing,



workshop or operational environment
Ability to organise work and keep multiple priorities moving
Someone who takes ownership and follows things through
Practical problem-solving ability
Current Australian driver and forklift licences
Highly desirable
Trade qualification/shipping container background with an extensive understanding of construction, metal fabrication and workshop operations
Strong scheduling and resource coordination skills, with the ability to identify constraints early and adjust priorities
Experience coordinating purchasing, materials, suppliers and subcontractors
Working knowledge of welding, drawings, specifications and quality requirements
Good computer and documentation skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel, WorkGuru & Monday
About us
Gatehouse Containers engineers and manufactures customised shipping container solutions directly from our Acacia Ridge workshop. From design and fabrication to fit-out and installation, we pride ourselves on delivering safe, high-quality, practical solutions across the mining, defence, infrastructure, transport, and commercial sectors, including hi-explosive transportation boxes, cafes, bars, and mine site set-ups.
Permanent, full-time position working with a long-serving close-knit team
A key role with genuine responsibility and autonomy
Diverse and interesting project work
The opportunity to influence workshop systems and performance
A practical and collaborative working environment with a supportive leadership team and positive workplace culture
Competitive salary package based on experience
Long-term career growth within an expanding Australian business
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📌 Production Manager (Queensland)
🏢 Gatehouse Container Modifications
📍 Queensland